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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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