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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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