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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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