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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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