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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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