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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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