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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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