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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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