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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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