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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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