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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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