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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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