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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors 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 handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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