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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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