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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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