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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not 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 a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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