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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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