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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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