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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free 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 numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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