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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners 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 many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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