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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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