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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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