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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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