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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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