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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs 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 several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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