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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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