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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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