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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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