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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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