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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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