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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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