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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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