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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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