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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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