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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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