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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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