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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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