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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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