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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly 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 a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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