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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically 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. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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