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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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