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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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