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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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