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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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