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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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