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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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