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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free 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 quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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