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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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