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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally 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 a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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