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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

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