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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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