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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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