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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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