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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students 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 a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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