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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners 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 subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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