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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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