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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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