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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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