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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally 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 lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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