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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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