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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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