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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs 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 issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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