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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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