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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC 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 a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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