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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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