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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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