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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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