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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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