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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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