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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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