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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students 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. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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