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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally 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 subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low 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 e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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