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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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