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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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