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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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