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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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