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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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