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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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