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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free 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 topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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