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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition