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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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