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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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