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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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