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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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