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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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