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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily 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 topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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