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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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