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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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