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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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