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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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