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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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