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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically 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 subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Education