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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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