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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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