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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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