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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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