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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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