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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free 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 variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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