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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free 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 numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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