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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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