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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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