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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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