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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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