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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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