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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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