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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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