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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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