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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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