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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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