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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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