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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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