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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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