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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured 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 massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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