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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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