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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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