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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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