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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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