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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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