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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students 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 quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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