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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies 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 in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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