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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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