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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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