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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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