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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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