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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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