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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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