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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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