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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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