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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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