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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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