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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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