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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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