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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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