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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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