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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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