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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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