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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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