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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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