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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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