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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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