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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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