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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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