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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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