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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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