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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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