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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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