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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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