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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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