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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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