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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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