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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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