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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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