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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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