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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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