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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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