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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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