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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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