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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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