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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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