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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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