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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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