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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily 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 several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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