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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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