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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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