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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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