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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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