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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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