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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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