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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses 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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