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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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