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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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