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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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