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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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