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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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