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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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