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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners 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 many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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