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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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