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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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