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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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