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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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