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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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