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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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