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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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