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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the 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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