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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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