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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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