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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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