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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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