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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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