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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education