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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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