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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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