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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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