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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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