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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models 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 participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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