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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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