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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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