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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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