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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually 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 numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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