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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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