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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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