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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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