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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education have empowered humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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