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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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