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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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