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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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