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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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