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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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