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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally 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. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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