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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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