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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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