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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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