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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally 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 several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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