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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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