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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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