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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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