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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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