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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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