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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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