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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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