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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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