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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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