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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly 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 issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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