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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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