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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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