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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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