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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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