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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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