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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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