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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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