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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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