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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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