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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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