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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for students 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 lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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