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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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