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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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