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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the 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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