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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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