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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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