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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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