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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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