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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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