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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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