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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always 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. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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