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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently 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 several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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