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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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