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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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