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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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