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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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