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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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