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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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