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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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