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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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