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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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