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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education