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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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