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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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