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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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