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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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