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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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