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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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