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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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