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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors 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 teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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