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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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