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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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