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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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