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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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