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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly 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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