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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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