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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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