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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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