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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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