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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally 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 have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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