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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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