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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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