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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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