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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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