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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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