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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC 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. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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