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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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