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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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