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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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