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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not 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 organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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