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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always 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 organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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