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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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