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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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