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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students 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 several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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