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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free 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 issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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