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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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