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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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