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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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