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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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