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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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