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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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