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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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