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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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