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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student 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 becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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