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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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