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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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