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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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