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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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