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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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