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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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