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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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