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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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