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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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