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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly 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 variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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