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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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