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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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