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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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