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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners 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 MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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