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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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