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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines 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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