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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are 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 quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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