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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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