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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly 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 learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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