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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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