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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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