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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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