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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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