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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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