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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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