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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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