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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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