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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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