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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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