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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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