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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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