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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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