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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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