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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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