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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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