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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently 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 lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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