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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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