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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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