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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are 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 many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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