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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs 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 topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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