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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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