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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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