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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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