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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently 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 quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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