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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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