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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition