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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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