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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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