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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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