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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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