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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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