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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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