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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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