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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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