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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are 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 online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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