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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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