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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically 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 several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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