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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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