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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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