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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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