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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC 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? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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