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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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