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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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