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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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