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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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