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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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