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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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