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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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