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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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