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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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