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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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