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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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