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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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