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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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