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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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