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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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