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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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