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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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