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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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