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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always 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 a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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