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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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