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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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