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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally 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 many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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