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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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