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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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