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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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