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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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