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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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