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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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