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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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