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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners 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 subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

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