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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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