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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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