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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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