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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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