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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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