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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key 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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