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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly 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. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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