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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students 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. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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