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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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