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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners 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 many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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