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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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