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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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