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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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