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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free 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 a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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