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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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