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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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