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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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