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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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