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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over 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 typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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