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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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