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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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