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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. 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 several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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