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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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