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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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