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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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