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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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