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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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