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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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