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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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