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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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