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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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