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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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