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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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