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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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