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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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