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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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