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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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