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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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