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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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