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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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