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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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