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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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