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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about 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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