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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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