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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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