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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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