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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers 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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