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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies 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 inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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