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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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