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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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