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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are 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 several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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