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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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