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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free for learners 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 a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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