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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes 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. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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