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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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