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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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