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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around 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 massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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