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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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