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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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