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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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