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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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