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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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