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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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