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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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