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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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