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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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