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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always 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 several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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