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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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