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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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