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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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