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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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