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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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