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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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