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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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