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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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