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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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