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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally 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 quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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