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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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