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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students 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 numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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