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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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