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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different 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 stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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