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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students 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 many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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