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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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