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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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