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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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