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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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