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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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