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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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