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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs 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 several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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