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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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