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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free 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 many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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