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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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