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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education