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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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