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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always 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 many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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