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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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