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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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