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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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