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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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