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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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