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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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