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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses 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 many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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