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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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