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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally 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 a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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