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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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