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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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