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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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