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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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