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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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