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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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