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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free 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 issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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