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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What 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 the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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