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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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