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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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