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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources