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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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