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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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