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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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