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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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