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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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