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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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