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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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