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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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