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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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